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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 295.11 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 295.11 and 126.51 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 295.11 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/295.11 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 295.11 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 37,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,334.37/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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