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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 294.48 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 294.48 and 126.05 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 294.48 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/294.48 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 294.48 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 37,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,119.20/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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