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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 291.76 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 291.76 and 132.75 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 291.76 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/291.76 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 291.76 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 38,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731.14/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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