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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 294.83 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 294.83 and 136 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 294.83 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/294.83 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 294.83 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 40,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,096.88/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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