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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 319.72 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 319.72 and 126.59 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 319.72 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/319.72 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 319.72 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 40,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,471.12/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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