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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 317.61 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 317.61 and 200.49 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 317.61 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/317.61 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 317.61 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 63,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,677.63/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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