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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 291.67 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 291.67 and 141.51 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 291.67 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/291.67 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 291.67 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 41,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273.32/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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