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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.54, 294.62 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.54, 294.62 and 134.82 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.54 : 294.62 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.54/294.62 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.54x = 294.62 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.54x = 39,720.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,720.67/213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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