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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 294.60 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 294.60 and 135.94 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 294.60 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/294.60 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 294.60 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 40,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,047.92/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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