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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 292.47 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 292.47 and 134.31 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 292.47 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/292.47 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 292.47 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 39,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,281.65/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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