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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 294.35 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 294.35 and 130.41 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 294.35 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/294.35 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 294.35 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 38,385.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,385.53/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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