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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 296.48 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 296.48 and 131.96 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 296.48 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/296.48 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 296.48 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 39,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,123.50/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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