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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.17, 291.42 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.17, 291.42 and 132.53 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.17 : 291.42 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.17/291.42 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.17x = 291.42 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.17x = 38,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,621.89/211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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