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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 291.24 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 291.24 and 133.50 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 291.24 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/291.24 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 291.24 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 38,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,880.54/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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