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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 294.42 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 294.42 and 126.02 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 294.42 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/294.42 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 294.42 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 37,102.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,102.81/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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