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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 296.34 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 296.34 and 130.77 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 296.34 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/296.34 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 296.34 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 38,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752.38/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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