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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.82 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.82 and 130.77 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.82 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.82 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.82 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 38,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,553.28/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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