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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.11, 291.39 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.11, 291.39 and 132.51 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.11 : 291.39 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.11/291.39 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.11x = 291.39 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.11x = 38,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,612.09/211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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