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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.53, 291.87 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.53, 291.87 and 132.84 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.53 : 291.87 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.53/291.87 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.53x = 291.87 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.53x = 38,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,772.01/211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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