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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 296.51 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 296.51 and 132.01 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 296.51 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/296.51 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 296.51 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 39,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,141.63/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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