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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 291.85 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 291.85 and 133.88 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 291.85 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/291.85 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 291.85 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 39,071.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071.08/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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