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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.69, 296.17 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.69, 296.17 and 131.77 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.69 : 296.17 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.69/296.17 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.69x = 296.17 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.69x = 39,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026.32/214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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