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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 292.28 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 292.28 and 141.88 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 292.28 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/292.28 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 292.28 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 41,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,468.17/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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