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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.11, 292.77 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.11, 292.77 and 133.51 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.11 : 292.77 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.11/292.77 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.11x = 292.77 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.11x = 39,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,087.72/212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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