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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 292.04 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 292.04 and 131.88 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 292.04 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/292.04 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 292.04 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 38,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,514.24/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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