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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.45, 291.58 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.45, 291.58 and 145.16 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.45 : 291.58 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.45/291.58 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.45x = 291.58 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.45x = 42,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,324.66/211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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