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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.53, 293.40 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.53, 293.40 and 133.87 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.53 : 293.40 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.53/293.40 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.53x = 293.40 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.53x = 39,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,277.46/212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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