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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 291.53 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 291.53 and 188.18 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 291.53 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/291.53 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 291.53 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 54,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,857.72/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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