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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 291.57 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 291.57 and 145.92 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 291.57 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/291.57 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 291.57 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 42,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545.89/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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