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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 292.26 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 292.26 and 134.08 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 292.26 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/292.26 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 292.26 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 39,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,186.22/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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