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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 319.37 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 319.37 and 126.45 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 319.37 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/319.37 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 319.37 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 40,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,383.70/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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