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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 293.91 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 293.91 and 130.17 is: 179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 293.91 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/293.91 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 293.91 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 38,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258.26/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.57

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