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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 294.67 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 294.67 and 120.27 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 294.67 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/294.67 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 294.67 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 35,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,440.46/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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