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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 294.28 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 294.28 and 135.50 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 294.28 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/294.28 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 294.28 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 39,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,874.94/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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