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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 295.80 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 295.80 and 131.49 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 295.80 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/295.80 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 295.80 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 38,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,894.99/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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