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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 292.34 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 292.34 and 159.91 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 292.34 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/292.34 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 292.34 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 46,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747.29/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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