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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.49, 296.02 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.49, 296.02 and 131.58 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.49 : 296.02 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.49/296.02 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.49x = 296.02 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.49x = 38,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,949.98/214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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