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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 291.08 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 291.08 and 133.43 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 291.08 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/291.08 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 291.08 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 38,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837.68/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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