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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 291.68 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 291.68 and 133.70 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 291.68 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/291.68 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 291.68 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 38,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995.49/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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