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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.86 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.86 and 126.26 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.86 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.86 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.86 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 37,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228.39/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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