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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.80, 293.57 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.80, 293.57 and 134.06 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.80 : 293.57 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.80/293.57 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.80x = 293.57 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.80x = 39,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,356.03/212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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