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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 296.40 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 296.40 and 131.87 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 296.40 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/296.40 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 296.40 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 39,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,086.27/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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