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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.59, 294.68 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.59, 294.68 and 120.32 is: 166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.59 : 294.68 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.59/294.68 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.59x = 294.68 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.59x = 35,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454.93/213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.00

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