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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 294.39 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 294.39 and 120.11 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 294.39 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/294.39 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 294.39 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 35,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,357.71/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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