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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 295.28 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 295.28 and 115.73 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 295.28 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/295.28 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 295.28 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 34,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172.67/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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