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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 295.56 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 295.56 and 181.52 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 295.56 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/295.56 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 295.56 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 53,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,650.05/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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