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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 290.94 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 290.94 and 152.12 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 290.94 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/290.94 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 290.94 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 44,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,257.79/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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