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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 291.06 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 291.06 and 197.19 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 291.06 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/291.06 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 291.06 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 57,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,394.12/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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