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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 291.40 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 291.40 and 201.10 is: 277.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 291.40 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/291.40 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 291.40 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 58,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601.11/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.04

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