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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 296.09 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 296.09 and 131.70 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 296.09 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/296.09 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 296.09 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 38,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995.05/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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