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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 294.09 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 294.09 and 134.40 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 294.09 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/294.09 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 294.09 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 39,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,525.70/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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