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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.99, 292.22 and 134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.99, 292.22 and 134.23 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.99 : 292.22 = 134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.99/292.22 = 134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.99x = 292.22 × 134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.99x = 39,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224.02/211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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