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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 295.99 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 295.99 and 131.63 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 295.99 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/295.99 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 295.99 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 38,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959.68/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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