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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 291.78 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 291.78 and 152.42 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 291.78 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/291.78 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 291.78 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 44,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,471.65/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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