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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 292.11 and 155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 292.11 and 155.77 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 292.11 = 155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/292.11 = 155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 292.11 × 155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 45,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,501.97/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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