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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 294.35 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 294.35 and 126.01 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 294.35 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/294.35 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 294.35 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 37,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,089.83/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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