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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 294.57 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 294.57 and 135.75 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 294.57 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/294.57 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 294.57 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 39,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,987.88/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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