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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.15, 291.44 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.15, 291.44 and 145.75 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.15 : 291.44 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.15/291.44 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.15x = 291.44 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.15x = 42,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477.38/211.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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