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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 292.58 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 292.58 and 133.26 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 292.58 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/292.58 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 292.58 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 38,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989.21/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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