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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 292.63 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 292.63 and 133.43 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 292.63 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/292.63 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 292.63 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 39,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045.62/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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