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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.27, 291.40 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.27, 291.40 and 132.62 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.27 : 291.40 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.27/291.40 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.27x = 291.40 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.27x = 38,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645.47/211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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