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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.09, 294.18 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.09, 294.18 and 130.22 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.09 : 294.18 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.09/294.18 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.09x = 294.18 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.09x = 38,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,306.65/213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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