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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 294.69 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 294.69 and 130.71 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 294.69 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/294.69 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 294.69 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 38,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,518.93/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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