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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 294.11 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 294.11 and 130.27 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 294.11 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/294.11 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 294.11 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 38,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,311.59/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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