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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.17, 291.47 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.17, 291.47 and 201.41 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.17 : 291.47 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.17/291.47 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.17x = 291.47 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.17x = 58,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,702.51/211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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