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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 291.96 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 291.96 and 141.66 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 291.96 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/291.96 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 291.96 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 41,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359.05/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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