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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 292.22 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 292.22 and 145.38 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 292.22 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/292.22 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 292.22 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 42,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,483.03/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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