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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 295.08 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 295.08 and 126.54 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 295.08 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/295.08 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 295.08 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 37,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,339.42/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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