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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 291.42 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 291.42 and 145.62 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 291.42 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/291.42 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 291.42 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 42,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,436.58/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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