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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 292.54 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 292.54 and 145.74 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 292.54 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/292.54 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 292.54 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 42,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634.78/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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