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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 292.39 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 292.39 and 133.32 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 292.39 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/292.39 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 292.39 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 38,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,981.43/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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