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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 294.08 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 294.08 and 134.48 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 294.08 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/294.08 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 294.08 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 39,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,545.74/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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