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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 296.45 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 296.45 and 131.93 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 296.45 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/296.45 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 296.45 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 39,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,108.51/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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