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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.35, 291.87 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.35, 291.87 and 188.43 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.35 : 291.87 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.35/291.87 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.35x = 291.87 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.35x = 54,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,997.06/211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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