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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 292.24 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 292.24 and 133.09 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 292.24 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/292.24 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 292.24 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 38,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,893.56/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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