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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.77, 295.04 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.77, 295.04 and 126.47 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.77 : 295.04 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.77/295.04 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.77x = 295.04 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.77x = 37,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,313.08/213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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