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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.82, 295.09 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.82, 295.09 and 120.58 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.82 : 295.09 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.82/295.09 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.82x = 295.09 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.82x = 35,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,581.95/213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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