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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.11, 291.51 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.11, 291.51 and 141.18 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.11 : 291.51 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.11/291.51 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.11x = 291.51 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.11x = 41,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,155.38/211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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