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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 290.94 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 290.94 and 145.39 is: 200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 290.94 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/290.94 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 290.94 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 42,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299.77/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.47

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