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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.23, 292.79 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.23, 292.79 and 133.51 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.23 : 292.79 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.23/292.79 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.23x = 292.79 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.23x = 39,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,088.26/212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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