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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 292.27 and 145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 292.27 and 145.66 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 292.27 = 145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/292.27 = 145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 292.27 × 145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 42,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571.32/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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