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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.95, 293.89 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.95, 293.89 and 130.10 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.95 : 293.89 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.95/293.89 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.95x = 293.89 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.95x = 38,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234.60/212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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