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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 294.44 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 294.44 and 130.46 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 294.44 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/294.44 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 294.44 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 38,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,412.64/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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