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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 291.74 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 291.74 and 145.02 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 291.74 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/291.74 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 291.74 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 42,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,309.12/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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