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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 294.42 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 294.42 and 130.51 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 294.42 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/294.42 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 294.42 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 38,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423.28/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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