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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.09, 294.15 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.09, 294.15 and 135.46 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.09 : 294.15 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.09/294.15 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.09x = 294.15 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.09x = 39,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,845.56/213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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