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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 292.77 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 292.77 and 133.47 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 292.77 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/292.77 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 292.77 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 39,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076.01/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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