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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 294.96 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 294.96 and 130.88 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 294.96 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/294.96 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 294.96 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 38,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604.36/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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