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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 293.08 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 293.08 and 133.60 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 293.08 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/293.08 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 293.08 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 39,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,155.49/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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