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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 292.20 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 292.20 and 133.09 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 292.20 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/292.20 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 292.20 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 38,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888.10/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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