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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 296.34 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 296.34 and 131.86 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 296.34 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/296.34 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 296.34 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 39,073.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,073.91/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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