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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 294.29 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 294.29 and 130.32 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 294.29 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/294.29 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 294.29 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 38,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,351.22/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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