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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 293.49 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 293.49 and 134.01 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 293.49 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/293.49 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 293.49 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 39,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,330.59/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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