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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 291.15 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 291.15 and 152.01 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 291.15 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/291.15 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 291.15 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 44,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,257.71/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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