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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 291.93 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 291.93 and 146.16 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 291.93 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/291.93 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 291.93 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 42,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668.49/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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