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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 296.10 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 296.10 and 131.68 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 296.10 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/296.10 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 296.10 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 38,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,990.45/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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