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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 295.54 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 295.54 and 181.81 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 295.54 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/295.54 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 295.54 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 53,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,732.13/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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