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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.59, 294.84 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.59, 294.84 and 135.96 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.59 : 294.84 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.59/294.84 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.59x = 294.84 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.59x = 40,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,086.45/213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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