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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.82, 293.73 and 130.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.82, 293.73 and 130.00 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.82 : 293.73 = 130.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.82/293.73 = 130.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.82x = 293.73 × 130.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.82x = 38,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,182.78/212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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