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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.90, 295.08 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.90, 295.08 and 131.02 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.90 : 295.08 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.90/295.08 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.90x = 295.08 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.90x = 38,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,661.38/213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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