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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 295.72 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 295.72 and 131.54 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 295.72 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/295.72 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 295.72 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 38,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,897.20/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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