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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.07, 294.09 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.07, 294.09 and 130.22 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.07 : 294.09 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.07/294.09 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.07x = 294.09 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.07x = 38,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,294.93/213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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