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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.89, 295.15 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.89, 295.15 and 135.18 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.89 : 295.15 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.89/295.15 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.89x = 295.15 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.89x = 39,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,898.38/213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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