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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.17, 316.20 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.17, 316.20 and 146.08 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.17 : 316.20 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.17/316.20 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.17x = 316.20 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.17x = 46,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,189.66/211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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