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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 292.50 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 292.50 and 146.36 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 292.50 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/292.50 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 292.50 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 42,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,810.30/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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