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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.86, 295.04 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.86, 295.04 and 126.52 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.86 : 295.04 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.86/295.04 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.86x = 295.04 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.86x = 37,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328.04/213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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