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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 291.50 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 291.50 and 141.45 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 291.50 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/291.50 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 291.50 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 41,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233.03/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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