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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 292.26 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 292.26 and 133.12 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 292.26 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/292.26 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 292.26 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 38,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,905.65/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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