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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 293.61 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 293.61 and 135.34 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 293.61 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/293.61 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 293.61 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 39,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,737.18/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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