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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 294.63 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 294.63 and 134.91 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 294.63 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/294.63 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 294.63 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 39,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,748.53/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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