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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 293.96 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 293.96 and 134.33 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 293.96 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/293.96 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 293.96 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 39,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,487.65/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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