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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.16, 291.66 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.16, 291.66 and 152.84 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.16 : 291.66 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.16/291.66 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.16x = 291.66 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.16x = 44,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,577.31/211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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