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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.55, 294.71 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.55, 294.71 and 126.23 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.55 : 294.71 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.55/294.71 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.55x = 294.71 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.55x = 37,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,201.24/213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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