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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 291.66 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 291.66 and 132.69 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 291.66 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/291.66 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 291.66 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 38,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,700.12/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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