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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 291.87 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 291.87 and 141.63 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 291.87 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/291.87 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 291.87 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 41,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,337.55/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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