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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.25 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.25 and 152.92 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.25 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.25 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.25 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 44,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,690.52/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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