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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 317.91 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 317.91 and 203.50 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 317.91 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/317.91 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 317.91 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 64,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,694.69/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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