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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 295.28 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 295.28 and 131.08 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 295.28 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/295.28 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 295.28 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 38,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,705.30/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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