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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.83, 292.36 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.83, 292.36 and 133.23 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.83 : 292.36 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.83/292.36 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.83x = 292.36 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.83x = 38,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948.99/211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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