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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 291.29 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 291.29 and 204.87 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 291.29 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/291.29 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 291.29 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 59,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,675.56/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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