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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.90, 295.19 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.90, 295.19 and 115.66 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.90 : 295.19 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.90/295.19 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.90x = 295.19 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.90x = 34,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,141.13/213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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