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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.89 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.89 and 135.01 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.89 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.89 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.89 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 39,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,813.10/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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