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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.95, 295.17 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.95, 295.17 and 130.99 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.95 : 295.17 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.95/295.17 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.95x = 295.17 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.95x = 38,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664.32/213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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