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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 319.56 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 319.56 and 126.36 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 319.56 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/319.56 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 319.56 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 40,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,379.60/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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