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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 293.64 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 293.64 and 135.08 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 293.64 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/293.64 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 293.64 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 39,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664.89/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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