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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 294.57 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 294.57 and 126.15 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 294.57 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/294.57 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 294.57 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 37,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160.01/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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