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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 291.44 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 291.44 and 132.50 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 291.44 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/291.44 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 291.44 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 38,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,615.80/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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