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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.78, 296.43 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.78, 296.43 and 131.89 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.78 : 296.43 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.78/296.43 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.78x = 296.43 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.78x = 39,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,095.41/214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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