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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 295.40 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 295.40 and 131.16 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 295.40 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/295.40 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 295.40 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 38,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,744.01/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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