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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 294.04 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 294.04 and 130.20 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 294.04 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/294.04 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 294.04 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 38,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284.01/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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