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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 294.29 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 294.29 and 121.25 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 294.29 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/294.29 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 294.29 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 35,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682.06/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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