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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 294.23 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 294.23 and 135.50 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 294.23 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/294.23 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 294.23 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 39,868.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,868.17/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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