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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 293.42 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 293.42 and 134.01 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 293.42 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/293.42 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 293.42 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 39,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,320.54/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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