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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 294.32 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 294.32 and 130.35 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 294.32 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/294.32 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 294.32 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 38,364.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,364.61/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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