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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 293.27 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 293.27 and 133.84 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 293.27 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/293.27 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 293.27 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 39,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,251.26/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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