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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 294.48 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 294.48 and 134.74 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 294.48 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/294.48 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 294.48 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 39,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,678.24/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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