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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 291.42 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 291.42 and 151.50 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 291.42 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/291.42 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 291.42 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 44,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150.13/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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