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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 294.24 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 294.24 and 130.38 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 294.24 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/294.24 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 294.24 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 38,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363.01/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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