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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 291.51 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 291.51 and 152.42 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 291.51 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/291.51 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 291.51 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 44,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432.68/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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