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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 293.22 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 293.22 and 134.94 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 293.22 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/293.22 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 293.22 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 39,567.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,567.11/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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