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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.09 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.09 and 120.58 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.09 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.09 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.09 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 35,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,582.31/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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