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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 292.08 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 292.08 and 132.95 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 292.08 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/292.08 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 292.08 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 38,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830.58/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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