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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 291.60 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 291.60 and 202.37 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 291.60 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/291.60 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 291.60 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 59,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009.63/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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