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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 316.86 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 316.86 and 141.48 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 316.86 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/316.86 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 316.86 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 44,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,829.62/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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