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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 291.75 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 291.75 and 145.98 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 291.75 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/291.75 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 291.75 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 42,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,589.67/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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