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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 295.92 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 295.92 and 131.55 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 295.92 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/295.92 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 295.92 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 38,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,928.28/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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