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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 291.30 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 291.30 and 205.62 is: 282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 291.30 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/291.30 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 291.30 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 59,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,897.11/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.96

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