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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.35, 316.80 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.35, 316.80 and 196.77 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.35 : 316.80 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.35/316.80 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.35x = 316.80 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.35x = 62,336.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,336.74/211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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