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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 294.96 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 294.96 and 136.32 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 294.96 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/294.96 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 294.96 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 40,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208.95/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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