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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 316.88 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 316.88 and 193.77 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 316.88 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/316.88 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 316.88 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 61,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,402.78/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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