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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 291.75 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 291.75 and 211.10 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 291.75 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/291.75 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 291.75 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 61,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588.43/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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