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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 292.74 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 292.74 and 133.58 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 292.74 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/292.74 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 292.74 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 39,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,102.75/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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