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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 295.09 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 295.09 and 126.51 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 295.09 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/295.09 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 295.09 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 37,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,331.52/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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