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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 291.45 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 291.45 and 152.94 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 291.45 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/291.45 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 291.45 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 44,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574.36/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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