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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 291.83 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 291.83 and 134.01 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 291.83 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/291.83 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 291.83 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 39,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,107.47/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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