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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 296.31 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 296.31 and 131.86 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 296.31 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/296.31 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 296.31 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 39,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071.44/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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