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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 296.46 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 296.46 and 131.96 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 296.46 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/296.46 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 296.46 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 39,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121.60/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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