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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 291.55 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 291.55 and 132.62 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 291.55 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/291.55 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 291.55 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 38,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664.63/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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