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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 292.03 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 292.03 and 206.04 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 292.03 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/292.03 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 292.03 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 60,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,169.86/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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