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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 294.38 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 294.38 and 129.32 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 294.38 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/294.38 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 294.38 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 38,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069.16/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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