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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 295.11 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 295.11 and 126.56 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 295.11 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/295.11 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 295.11 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 37,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.86/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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