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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 319.75 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 319.75 and 126.55 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 319.75 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/319.75 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 319.75 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 40,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,464.36/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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