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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.87 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.87 and 130.79 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.87 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.87 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.87 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 38,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,564.57/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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