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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.57, 295.84 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.57, 295.84 and 181.31 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.57 : 295.84 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.57/295.84 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.57x = 295.84 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.57x = 53,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,638.82/214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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