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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.02, 293.87 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.02, 293.87 and 130.13 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.02 : 293.87 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.02/293.87 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.02x = 293.87 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.02x = 38,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239.18/213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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