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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 293.10 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 293.10 and 133.74 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 293.10 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/293.10 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 293.10 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 39,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198.80/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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