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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 294.25 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 294.25 and 130.33 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 294.25 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/294.25 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 294.25 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 38,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,349.60/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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