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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 296.21 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 296.21 and 131.79 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 296.21 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/296.21 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 296.21 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 39,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038.96/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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