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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 291.37 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 291.37 and 132.45 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 291.37 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/291.37 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 291.37 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 38,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,591.96/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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