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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 294.52 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 294.52 and 134.77 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 294.52 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/294.52 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 294.52 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 39,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,692.49/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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