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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 295.98 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 295.98 and 131.62 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 295.98 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/295.98 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 295.98 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 38,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,956.89/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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