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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 291.58 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 291.58 and 141.36 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 291.58 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/291.58 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 291.58 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 41,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,217.40/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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