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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 296.22 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 296.22 and 131.79 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 296.22 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/296.22 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 296.22 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 39,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038.83/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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