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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 296.26 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 296.26 and 131.72 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 296.26 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/296.26 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 296.26 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 39,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,021.56/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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