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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 293.08 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 293.08 and 134.80 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 293.08 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/293.08 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 293.08 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 39,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507.18/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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