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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 294.91 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 294.91 and 126.36 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 294.91 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/294.91 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 294.91 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 37,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264.51/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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