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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 294.35 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 294.35 and 130.43 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 294.35 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/294.35 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 294.35 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 38,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,389.95/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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