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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 294.72 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 294.72 and 135.92 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 294.72 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/294.72 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 294.72 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 40,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,058.34/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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