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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.19, 291.32 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.19, 291.32 and 145.58 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.19 : 291.32 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.19/291.32 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.19x = 291.32 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.19x = 42,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408.18/211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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