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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.28 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.28 and 133.02 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.28 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.28 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.28 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 38,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,878.42/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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