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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.10 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.10 and 141.82 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.10 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.10 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.10 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 41,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,424.18/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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