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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 295.22 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 295.22 and 126.62 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 295.22 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/295.22 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 295.22 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 37,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,380.76/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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