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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 292.91 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 292.91 and 133.70 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 292.91 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/292.91 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 292.91 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 39,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,159.93/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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