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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 292.02 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 292.02 and 141.62 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 292.02 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/292.02 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 292.02 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 41,355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,355.87/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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