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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 294.30 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 294.30 and 135.63 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 294.30 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/294.30 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 294.30 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 39,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,915.91/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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