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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 294.79 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 294.79 and 120.38 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 294.79 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/294.79 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 294.79 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 35,486.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486.82/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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