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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.90, 295.17 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.90, 295.17 and 126.60 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.90 : 295.17 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.90/295.17 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.90x = 295.17 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.90x = 37,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368.52/213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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