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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 294.27 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 294.27 and 120 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 294.27 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/294.27 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 294.27 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 35,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312.40/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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