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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 291.13 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 291.13 and 132.40 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 291.13 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/291.13 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 291.13 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 38,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544.95/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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