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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 291.36 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 291.36 and 141.32 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 291.36 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/291.36 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 291.36 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 41,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,175.00/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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