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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 295.60 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 295.60 and 211.60 is: 295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 295.60 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/295.60 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 295.60 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 62,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,548.96/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.60

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