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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 292.17 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 292.17 and 211.16 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 292.17 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/292.17 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 292.17 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 61,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,696.14/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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