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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 293.85 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 293.85 and 130.11 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 293.85 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/293.85 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 293.85 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 38,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232.82/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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