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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 294.90 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 294.90 and 136 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 294.90 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/294.90 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 294.90 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 40,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,106.40/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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