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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 294.39 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 294.39 and 130.44 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 294.39 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/294.39 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 294.39 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 38,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400.23/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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