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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 291.24 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 291.24 and 141.18 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 291.24 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/291.24 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 291.24 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 41,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,117.26/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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