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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 292.14 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 292.14 and 194.28 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 292.14 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/292.14 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 292.14 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 56,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756.96/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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