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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.63, 293.62 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.63, 293.62 and 134.09 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 293.62 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/293.62 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 293.62 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 39,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,370.80/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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