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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 295.97 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 295.97 and 131.61 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 295.97 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/295.97 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 295.97 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 38,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,953.06/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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