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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 294.48 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 294.48 and 126.03 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 294.48 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/294.48 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 294.48 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 37,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,113.31/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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