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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 295.91 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 295.91 and 131.50 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 295.91 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/295.91 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 295.91 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 38,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,911.45/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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