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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.78, 292.08 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.78, 292.08 and 134.02 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.78 : 292.08 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.78/292.08 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.78x = 292.08 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.78x = 39,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144.33/211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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