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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 296.39 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 296.39 and 131.85 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 296.39 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/296.39 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 296.39 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 39,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,079.02/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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