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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 291.96 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 291.96 and 195.21 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 291.96 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/291.96 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 291.96 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 56,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993.51/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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