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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 296.12 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 296.12 and 131.69 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 296.12 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/296.12 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 296.12 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 38,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,997.11/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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