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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 293.43 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 293.43 and 133.93 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 293.43 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/293.43 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 293.43 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 39,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299.08/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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