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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.75, 293.60 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.75, 293.60 and 135.23 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.75 : 293.60 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.75/293.60 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.75x = 293.60 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.75x = 39,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702.85/212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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