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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 291.72 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 291.72 and 153.60 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 291.72 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/291.72 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 291.72 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 44,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,808.19/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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