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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 292 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 292 and 204.70 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 292 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/292 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 292 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 59,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,772.40/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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