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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 316.32 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 316.32 and 200.80 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 316.32 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/316.32 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 316.32 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 63,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,517.06/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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