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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.86, 295.14 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.86, 295.14 and 126.54 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.86 : 295.14 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.86/295.14 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.86x = 295.14 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.86x = 37,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,347.02/213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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