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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 291.14 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 291.14 and 122.46 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 291.14 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/291.14 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 291.14 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 35,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653.00/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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