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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 317.05 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 317.05 and 146.61 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 317.05 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/317.05 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 317.05 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 46,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482.33/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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