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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.39, 291.61 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.39, 291.61 and 141.46 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.39 : 291.61 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.39/291.61 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.39x = 291.61 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.39x = 41,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252.44/211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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