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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 292.97 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 292.97 and 134.63 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 292.97 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/292.97 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 292.97 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 39,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,440.41/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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