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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 290.79 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 290.79 and 196.02 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 290.79 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/290.79 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 290.79 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 57,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,000.66/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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