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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 292.05 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 292.05 and 132.98 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 292.05 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/292.05 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 292.05 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 38,835.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,835.35/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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