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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 292.05 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 292.05 and 153.48 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 292.05 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/292.05 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 292.05 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 44,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,823.83/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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