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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 295.41 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 295.41 and 130.07 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 295.41 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/295.41 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 295.41 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 38,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424.72/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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