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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 295.05 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 295.05 and 126.48 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 295.05 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/295.05 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 295.05 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 37,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317.92/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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