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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 295 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 295 and 136.08 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 295 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/295 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 295 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 40,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143.60/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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