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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 291.12 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 291.12 and 145.46 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 291.12 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/291.12 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 291.12 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 42,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,346.32/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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