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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 295.07 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 295.07 and 129.78 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 295.07 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/295.07 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 295.07 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 38,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293.07/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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