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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 292.39 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 292.39 and 134.30 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 292.39 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/292.39 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 292.39 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 39,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,267.98/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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