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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 294.00 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 294.00 and 134.32 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 294.00 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/294.00 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 294.00 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 39,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,489.41/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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