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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 296.28 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 296.28 and 131.88 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 296.28 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/296.28 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 296.28 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 39,073.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,073.41/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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