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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 292.02 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 292.02 and 152.70 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 292.02 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/292.02 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 292.02 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 44,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591.45/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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