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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 292.22 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 292.22 and 133.05 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 292.22 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/292.22 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 292.22 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 38,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,880.80/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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