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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 291.39 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 291.39 and 144.93 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 291.39 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/291.39 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 291.39 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 42,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,231.15/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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