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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 291.78 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 291.78 and 159.84 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 291.78 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/291.78 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 291.78 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 46,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638.12/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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