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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 291.62 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 291.62 and 133.72 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 291.62 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/291.62 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 291.62 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 38,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995.43/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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