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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 292.32 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 292.32 and 146.37 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 292.32 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/292.32 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 292.32 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 42,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,786.88/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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