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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 296.52 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 296.52 and 131.98 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 296.52 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/296.52 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 296.52 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 39,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133.97/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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