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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 295.14 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 295.14 and 130.92 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 295.14 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/295.14 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 295.14 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 38,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639.73/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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