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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 292.37 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 292.37 and 134.20 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 292.37 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/292.37 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 292.37 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 39,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,233.92/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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