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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 319.86 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 319.86 and 126.64 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 319.86 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/319.86 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 319.86 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 40,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,507.07/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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