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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 294.28 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 294.28 and 130.37 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 294.28 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/294.28 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 294.28 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 38,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363.49/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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