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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 319.92 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 319.92 and 126.72 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 319.92 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/319.92 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 319.92 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 40,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,540.26/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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