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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 293.28 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 293.28 and 133.96 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 293.28 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/293.28 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 293.28 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 39,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,287.79/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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