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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 291.19 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 291.19 and 132.22 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 291.19 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/291.19 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 291.19 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 38,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501.14/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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