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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 291.84 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 291.84 and 192.04 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 291.84 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/291.84 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 291.84 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 56,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044.95/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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