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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 294.66 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 294.66 and 120.27 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 294.66 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/294.66 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 294.66 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 35,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438.76/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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