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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 291.69 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 291.69 and 189.48 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 291.69 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/291.69 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 291.69 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 55,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,269.42/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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