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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 292.35 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 292.35 and 146.33 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 292.35 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/292.35 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 292.35 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 42,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,778.11/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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