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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 296.29 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 296.29 and 131.80 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 296.29 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/296.29 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 296.29 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 39,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,049.95/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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