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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 295.07 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 295.07 and 126.48 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 295.07 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/295.07 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 295.07 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 37,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,319.82/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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