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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 295.78 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 295.78 and 181.38 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 295.78 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/295.78 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 295.78 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 53,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,648.58/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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