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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 295.75 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 295.75 and 131.45 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 295.75 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/295.75 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 295.75 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 38,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,875.68/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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