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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 296.27 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 296.27 and 131.85 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 296.27 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/296.27 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 296.27 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 39,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,062.54/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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