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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 294.38 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 294.38 and 120.07 is: 165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 294.38 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/294.38 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 294.38 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 35,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,344.87/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.69

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