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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 294.93 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 294.93 and 130.88 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 294.93 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/294.93 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 294.93 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 38,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598.96/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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