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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 291.36 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 291.36 and 153.28 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 291.36 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/291.36 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 291.36 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 44,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659.66/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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