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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 295.34 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 295.34 and 131.06 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 295.34 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/295.34 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 295.34 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 38,705.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,705.13/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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