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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 296.29 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 296.29 and 130.76 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 296.29 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/296.29 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 296.29 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 38,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,744.03/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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