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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 295.35 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 295.35 and 126.66 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 295.35 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/295.35 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 295.35 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 37,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409.03/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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