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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 294.44 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 294.44 and 120.09 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 294.44 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/294.44 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 294.44 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 35,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359.44/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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