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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 291.24 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 291.24 and 153 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 291.24 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/291.24 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 291.24 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 44,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,559.72/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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