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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 319.44 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 319.44 and 126.85 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 319.44 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/319.44 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 319.44 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 40,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,521.24/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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