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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.50, 294.66 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.50, 294.66 and 135.86 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.50 : 294.66 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.50/294.66 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.50x = 294.66 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.50x = 40,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,032.51/213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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