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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 291.38 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 291.38 and 133.50 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 291.38 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/291.38 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 291.38 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 38,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,899.23/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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