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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.98, 293.93 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.98, 293.93 and 130.07 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.98 : 293.93 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.98/293.93 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.98x = 293.93 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.98x = 38,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229.36/212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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