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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 295.97 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 295.97 and 131.66 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 295.97 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/295.97 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 295.97 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 38,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,965.27/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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