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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 291.07 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 291.07 and 132.34 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 291.07 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/291.07 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 291.07 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 38,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,520.02/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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