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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 292.16 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 292.16 and 145.30 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 292.16 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/292.16 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 292.16 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 42,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,450.12/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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