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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 294.95 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 294.95 and 130.86 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 294.95 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/294.95 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 294.95 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 38,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,597.16/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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