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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.17 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.17 and 130.95 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.17 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.17 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.17 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 38,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,652.51/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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