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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 293.79 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 293.79 and 130.08 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 293.79 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/293.79 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 293.79 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 38,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,216.20/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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