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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 291.87 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 291.87 and 132.93 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 291.87 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/291.87 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 291.87 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 38,798.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,798.28/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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