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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.16, 289.73 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.16, 289.73 and 207.52 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.16 : 289.73 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.16/289.73 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.16x = 289.73 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.16x = 60,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,124.56/211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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