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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 290.79 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 290.79 and 201.33 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 290.79 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/290.79 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 290.79 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 58,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544.75/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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