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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 294.10 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 294.10 and 130.26 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 294.10 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/294.10 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 294.10 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 38,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,308.59/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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