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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.40, 291.70 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.40, 291.70 and 132.76 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.40 : 291.70 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.40/291.70 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.40x = 291.70 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.40x = 38,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726.09/211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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