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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 294.27 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 294.27 and 130.40 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 294.27 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/294.27 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 294.27 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 38,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371.66/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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