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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 294.45 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 294.45 and 118.85 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 294.45 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/294.45 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 294.45 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 34,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,995.38/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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