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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 290.82 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 290.82 and 145.44 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 290.82 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/290.82 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 290.82 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 42,296.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,296.86/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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