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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 292.28 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 292.28 and 141.57 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 292.28 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/292.28 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 292.28 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 41,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377.37/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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