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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 294.12 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 294.12 and 134.51 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 294.12 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/294.12 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 294.12 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 39,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,562.08/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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