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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 294.13 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 294.13 and 134.50 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 294.13 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/294.13 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 294.13 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 39,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,560.49/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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