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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 293.14 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 293.14 and 133.75 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 293.14 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/293.14 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 293.14 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 39,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,207.48/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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