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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 292.38 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 292.38 and 134.28 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 292.38 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/292.38 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 292.38 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 39,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,260.79/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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