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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.32 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.32 and 146.34 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.32 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.32 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.32 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 42,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,778.11/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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