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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 294.69 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 294.69 and 134.86 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 294.69 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/294.69 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 294.69 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 39,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,741.89/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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