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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 294.58 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 294.58 and 130.73 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 294.58 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/294.58 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 294.58 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 38,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,510.44/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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