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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 295.26 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 295.26 and 126.64 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 295.26 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/295.26 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 295.26 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 37,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,391.73/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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