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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 293.90 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 293.90 and 135.45 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 293.90 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/293.90 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 293.90 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 39,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,807.62/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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