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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 292.41 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 292.41 and 134.25 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 292.41 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/292.41 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 292.41 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 39,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,256.04/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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