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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 292.01 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 292.01 and 159.37 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 292.01 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/292.01 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 292.01 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 46,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,536.11/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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