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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 295.17 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 295.17 and 131.04 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 295.17 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/295.17 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 295.17 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 38,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678.34/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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