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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 292.39 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 292.39 and 133.26 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 292.39 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/292.39 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 292.39 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 38,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,963.89/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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