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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 291.85 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 291.85 and 145.97 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 291.85 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/291.85 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 291.85 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 42,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601.44/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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