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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 294.20 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 294.20 and 129.21 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 294.20 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/294.20 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 294.20 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 38,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,013.58/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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