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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 291.56 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 291.56 and 152.52 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 291.56 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/291.56 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 291.56 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 44,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,468.73/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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