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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 294.34 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 294.34 and 130.34 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 294.34 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/294.34 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 294.34 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 38,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,364.28/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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