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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.02, 292.62 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.02, 292.62 and 133.39 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.02 : 292.62 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.02/292.62 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.02x = 292.62 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.02x = 39,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032.58/212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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