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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 296.57 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 296.57 and 181.64 is: 250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 296.57 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/296.57 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 296.57 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 53,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,870.17/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.88

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