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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.59, 294.80 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.59, 294.80 and 126.27 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.59 : 294.80 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.59/294.80 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.59x = 294.80 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.59x = 37,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223.76/213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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