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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.17, 291.44 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.17, 291.44 and 132.55 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.17 : 291.44 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.17/291.44 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.17x = 291.44 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.17x = 38,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,628.25/211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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