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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 294 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 294 and 134.38 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 294 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/294 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 294 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 39,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507.72/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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