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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.59, 294.79 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.59, 294.79 and 126.25 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.59 : 294.79 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.59/294.79 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.59x = 294.79 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.59x = 37,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217.24/213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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