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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 292.39 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 292.39 and 133.17 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 292.39 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/292.39 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 292.39 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 38,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936.15/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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