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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 291.90 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 291.90 and 132.96 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 291.90 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/291.90 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 291.90 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 38,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,811.02/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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