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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 291.54 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 291.54 and 133.64 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 291.54 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/291.54 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 291.54 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 38,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,961.41/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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