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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 316.99 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 316.99 and 146.12 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 316.99 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/316.99 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 316.99 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 46,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,317.06/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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