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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 291.67 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 291.67 and 194.95 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 291.67 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/291.67 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 291.67 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 56,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,861.07/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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