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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.05, 293.99 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.05, 293.99 and 130.18 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.05 : 293.99 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.05/293.99 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.05x = 293.99 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.05x = 38,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,271.62/213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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