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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 294.59 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 294.59 and 136.01 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 294.59 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/294.59 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 294.59 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 40,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067.19/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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