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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 294.38 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 294.38 and 134.65 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 294.38 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/294.38 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 294.38 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 39,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,638.27/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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