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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 295.24 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 295.24 and 126.59 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 295.24 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/295.24 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 295.24 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 37,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,374.43/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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