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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 294.84 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 294.84 and 135.05 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 294.84 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/294.84 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 294.84 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 39,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,816.67/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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