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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 294.36 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 294.36 and 130.38 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 294.36 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/294.36 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 294.36 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 38,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,379.91/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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