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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 291.20 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 291.20 and 210.87 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 291.20 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/291.20 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 291.20 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 61,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,404.29/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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