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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 294.48 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 294.48 and 130.50 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 294.48 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/294.48 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 294.48 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 38,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,429.64/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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