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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 291.66 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 291.66 and 146.04 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 291.66 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/291.66 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 291.66 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 42,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594.03/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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