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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 294.48 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 294.48 and 126.12 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 294.48 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/294.48 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 294.48 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 37,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139.82/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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