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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 291.18 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 291.18 and 133.42 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 291.18 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/291.18 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 291.18 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 38,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,849.24/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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