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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 293.97 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 293.97 and 130.13 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 293.97 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/293.97 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 293.97 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 38,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254.32/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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