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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 290.98 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 290.98 and 194.45 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 290.98 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/290.98 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 290.98 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 56,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,581.06/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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