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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 291.98 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 291.98 and 141.66 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 291.98 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/291.98 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 291.98 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 41,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361.18/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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