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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.03, 292.45 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.03, 292.45 and 133.34 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.03 : 292.45 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.03/292.45 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.03x = 292.45 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.03x = 38,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995.28/212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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