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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 292.08 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 292.08 and 133.02 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 292.08 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/292.08 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 292.08 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 38,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,852.48/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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