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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 293.76 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 293.76 and 135.44 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 293.76 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/293.76 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 293.76 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 39,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,786.85/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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