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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 290.98 and 191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 290.98 and 191.38 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 290.98 = 191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/290.98 = 191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 290.98 × 191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 55,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,687.75/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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