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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.13, 294.12 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.13, 294.12 and 135.64 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.13 : 294.12 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.13/294.12 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.13x = 294.12 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.13x = 39,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,894.44/213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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