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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.89, 293.77 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.89, 293.77 and 134.18 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.89 : 293.77 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.89/293.77 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.89x = 293.77 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.89x = 39,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,418.06/212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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