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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 291.95 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 291.95 and 132.78 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 291.95 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/291.95 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 291.95 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 38,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764.46/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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