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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 292.98 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 292.98 and 200.80 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 292.98 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/292.98 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 292.98 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 58,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,830.38/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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