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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.59, 294.84 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.59, 294.84 and 134.97 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.59 : 294.84 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.59/294.84 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.59x = 294.84 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.59x = 39,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,794.55/213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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