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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 292.14 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 292.14 and 132.98 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 292.14 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/292.14 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 292.14 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 38,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,847.32/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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