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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 291.87 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 291.87 and 209.18 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 291.87 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/291.87 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 291.87 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 61,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054.10/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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