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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 296.43 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 296.43 and 130.80 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 296.43 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/296.43 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 296.43 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 38,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,773.04/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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