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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 291.70 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 291.70 and 141.42 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 291.70 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/291.70 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 291.70 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 41,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252.21/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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