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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 294.76 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 294.76 and 126.27 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 294.76 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/294.76 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 294.76 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 37,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,219.35/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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