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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 294.12 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 294.12 and 134.49 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 294.12 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/294.12 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 294.12 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 39,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.20/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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