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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 291.24 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 291.24 and 196.65 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 291.24 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/291.24 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 291.24 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 57,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,272.35/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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