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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 293.48 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 293.48 and 134.01 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 293.48 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/293.48 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 293.48 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 39,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327.12/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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