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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 291.51 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 291.51 and 145.43 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 291.51 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/291.51 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 291.51 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 42,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394.30/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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