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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 291.06 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 291.06 and 196.56 is: 270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 291.06 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/291.06 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 291.06 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 57,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,210.75/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.96

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