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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 292.44 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 292.44 and 196.48 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 292.44 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/292.44 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 292.44 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 57,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458.61/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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