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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 292.34 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 292.34 and 156.62 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 292.34 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/292.34 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 292.34 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 45,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,787.41/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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