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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 291.76 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 291.76 and 153.44 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 291.76 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/291.76 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 291.76 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 44,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,767.65/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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