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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 294.56 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 294.56 and 130.53 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 294.56 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/294.56 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 294.56 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 38,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,448.92/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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