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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 292.19 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 292.19 and 141.83 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 292.19 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/292.19 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 292.19 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 41,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,441.31/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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