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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.72 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.72 and 126.28 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.72 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.72 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.72 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 37,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217.24/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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