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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 294.08 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 294.08 and 130.34 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 294.08 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/294.08 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 294.08 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 38,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,328.27/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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