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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.41 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.41 and 146.61 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.41 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.41 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.41 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 42,870.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,870.23/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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