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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 292.10 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 292.10 and 141.70 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 292.10 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/292.10 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 292.10 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 41,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,390.15/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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