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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.87, 296.55 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.87, 296.55 and 131.96 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.87 : 296.55 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.87/296.55 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.87x = 296.55 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.87x = 39,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,132.74/214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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