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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.86, 295.02 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.86, 295.02 and 130.82 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.86 : 295.02 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.86/295.02 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.86x = 295.02 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.86x = 38,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,595.58/213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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