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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 294.37 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 294.37 and 130.45 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 294.37 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/294.37 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 294.37 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 38,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400.57/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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