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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 295.01 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 295.01 and 136.09 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 295.01 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/295.01 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 295.01 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 40,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,147.91/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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