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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 294.33 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 294.33 and 130.33 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 294.33 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/294.33 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 294.33 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 38,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,360.03/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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