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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 294.80 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 294.80 and 130.77 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 294.80 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/294.80 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 294.80 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 38,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548.87/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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