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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 292.14 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 292.14 and 146.27 is: 202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 292.14 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/292.14 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 292.14 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 42,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,732.05/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.00

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