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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 292.80 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 292.80 and 207.06 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 292.80 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/292.80 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 292.80 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 60,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627.17/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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