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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 291.60 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 291.60 and 146.07 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 291.60 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/291.60 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 291.60 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 42,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594.01/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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