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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 291.95 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 291.95 and 132.90 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 291.95 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/291.95 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 291.95 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 38,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,799.49/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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