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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.82, 295.10 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.82, 295.10 and 126.54 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.82 : 295.10 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.82/295.10 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.82x = 295.10 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.82x = 37,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,341.95/213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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