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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 293.02 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 293.02 and 204.60 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 293.02 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/293.02 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 293.02 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 59,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,951.89/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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