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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.54, 320.42 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.54, 320.42 and 126.93 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.54 : 320.42 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.54/320.42 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.54x = 320.42 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.54x = 40,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,670.91/213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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