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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 295.58 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 295.58 and 181.12 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 295.58 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/295.58 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 295.58 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 53,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,536.58/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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