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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 291.33 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 291.33 and 141.09 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 291.33 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/291.33 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 291.33 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 41,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,103.75/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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