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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 291.06 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 291.06 and 132.27 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 291.06 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/291.06 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 291.06 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 38,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,498.51/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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