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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 293.94 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 293.94 and 130.05 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 293.94 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/293.94 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 293.94 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 38,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226.90/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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