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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 294.69 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 294.69 and 126.22 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 294.69 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/294.69 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 294.69 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 37,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,195.77/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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