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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 292.44 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 292.44 and 134.38 is: 185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 292.44 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/292.44 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 292.44 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 39,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298.09/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.40

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