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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 294.98 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 294.98 and 126.38 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 294.98 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/294.98 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 294.98 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 37,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277.47/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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