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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.77, 294.95 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.77, 294.95 and 126.43 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.77 : 294.95 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.77/294.95 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.77x = 294.95 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.77x = 37,288.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,288.42/213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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