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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 294.29 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 294.29 and 120.01 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 294.29 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/294.29 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 294.29 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 35,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,315.67/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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