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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.82, 295.09 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.82, 295.09 and 130.93 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.82 : 295.09 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.82/295.09 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.82x = 295.09 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.82x = 38,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636.13/213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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