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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 291.63 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 291.63 and 141.46 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 291.63 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/291.63 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 291.63 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 41,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,253.98/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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