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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 319.71 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 319.71 and 126.61 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 319.71 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/319.71 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 319.71 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 40,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,478.48/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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