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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 292.26 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 292.26 and 141.96 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 292.26 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/292.26 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 292.26 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 41,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489.23/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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