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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 292.11 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 292.11 and 133.01 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 292.11 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/292.11 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 292.11 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 38,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853.55/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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