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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 292.14 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 292.14 and 159.48 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 292.14 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/292.14 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 292.14 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 46,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590.49/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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