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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 295.98 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 295.98 and 131.67 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 295.98 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/295.98 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 295.98 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 38,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,971.69/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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