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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 316.86 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 316.86 and 195.50 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 316.86 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/316.86 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 316.86 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 61,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,946.13/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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