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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 293.52 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 293.52 and 134 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 293.52 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/293.52 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 293.52 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 39,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331.68/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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