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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 291.48 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 291.48 and 133.58 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 291.48 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/291.48 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 291.48 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 38,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935.90/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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