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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.41, 293.16 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.41, 293.16 and 133.75 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.41 : 293.16 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.41/293.16 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.41x = 293.16 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.41x = 39,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,210.15/212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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