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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 292.20 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 292.20 and 134.07 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 292.20 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/292.20 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 292.20 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 39,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,175.25/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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