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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 295.16 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 295.16 and 126.55 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 295.16 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/295.16 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 295.16 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 37,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,352.50/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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