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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 296.06 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 296.06 and 131.58 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 296.06 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/296.06 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 296.06 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 38,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,953.44/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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