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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.13, 291.25 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.13, 291.25 and 132.43 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.13 : 291.25 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.13/291.25 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.13x = 291.25 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.13x = 38,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,570.24/211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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