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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 294.74 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 294.74 and 130.67 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 294.74 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/294.74 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 294.74 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 38,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,514.80/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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