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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 291.71 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 291.71 and 133.82 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 291.71 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/291.71 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 291.71 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 39,036.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,036.63/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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