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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 296.31 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 296.31 and 131.75 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 296.31 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/296.31 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 296.31 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 39,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,037.36/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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