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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.51, 291.58 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.51, 291.58 and 141.44 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.51 : 291.58 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.51/291.58 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.51x = 291.58 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.51x = 41,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,241.08/211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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