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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.80, 294.97 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.80, 294.97 and 130.82 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.80 : 294.97 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.80/294.97 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.80x = 294.97 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.80x = 38,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,586.50/213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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