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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 291.38 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 291.38 and 142.12 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 291.38 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/291.38 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 291.38 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 41,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410.93/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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