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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.51, 291.92 and 159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.51, 291.92 and 159.31 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.51 : 291.92 = 159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.51/291.92 = 159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.51x = 291.92 × 159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.51x = 46,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,505.78/211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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