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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.91, 295.29 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.91, 295.29 and 135.34 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.91 : 295.29 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.91/295.29 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.91x = 295.29 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.91x = 39,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,963.81/213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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