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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 293.31 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 293.31 and 133.82 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 293.31 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/293.31 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 293.31 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 39,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250.23/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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