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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 290.99 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 290.99 and 200.48 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 290.99 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/290.99 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 290.99 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 58,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,336.72/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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