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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 294.50 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 294.50 and 126.05 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 294.50 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/294.50 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 294.50 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 37,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,119.62/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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