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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 316.37 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 316.37 and 146.41 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 316.37 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/316.37 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 316.37 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 46,319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,319.31/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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