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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.90, 293.78 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.90, 293.78 and 134.34 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.90 : 293.78 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.90/293.78 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.90x = 293.78 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.90x = 39,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,466.41/212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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