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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 292.13 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 292.13 and 141.83 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 292.13 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/292.13 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 292.13 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 41,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,430.63/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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