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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 294.02 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 294.02 and 130.16 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 294.02 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/294.02 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 294.02 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 38,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267.52/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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