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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.65, 320.52 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.65, 320.52 and 126.95 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.65 : 320.52 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.65/320.52 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.65x = 320.52 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.65x = 40,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,690.01/213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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