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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 294.50 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 294.50 and 126.11 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 294.50 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/294.50 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 294.50 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 37,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140.45/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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