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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 291.66 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 291.66 and 159.96 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 291.66 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/291.66 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 291.66 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 46,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653.93/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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