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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 294.67 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 294.67 and 134.92 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 294.67 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/294.67 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 294.67 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 39,756.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,756.43/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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