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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 294.52 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 294.52 and 135.74 is: 187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 294.52 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/294.52 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 294.52 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 39,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,978.14/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.36

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