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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 314.74 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 314.74 and 201.92 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 314.74 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/314.74 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 314.74 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 63,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,552.30/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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