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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 294.98 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 294.98 and 135.10 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 294.98 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/294.98 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 294.98 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 39,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851.80/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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