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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.85, 295.08 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.85, 295.08 and 126.50 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.85 : 295.08 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.85/295.08 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.85x = 295.08 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.85x = 37,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,327.62/213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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