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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 295.93 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 295.93 and 181.61 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 295.93 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/295.93 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 295.93 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 53,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,741.91/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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