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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.62, 294.66 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.62, 294.66 and 134.96 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.62 : 294.66 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.62/294.66 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.62x = 294.66 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.62x = 39,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,767.31/213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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