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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 294.24 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 294.24 and 130.28 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 294.24 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/294.24 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 294.24 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 38,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,333.59/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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