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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 294.41 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 294.41 and 130.48 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 294.41 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/294.41 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 294.41 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 38,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,414.62/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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