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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 295.17 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 295.17 and 131.07 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 295.17 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/295.17 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 295.17 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 38,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,687.26/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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