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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.82, 295 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.82, 295 and 120.55 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.82 : 295 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.82/295 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.82x = 295 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.82x = 35,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,562.25/213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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