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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 294.96 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 294.96 and 126.40 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 294.96 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/294.96 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 294.96 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 37,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282.94/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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