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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.33, 293.12 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.33, 293.12 and 133.68 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.33 : 293.12 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.33/293.12 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.33x = 293.12 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.33x = 39,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183.61/212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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