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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.71 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.71 and 193.32 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.71 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.71 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.71 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 56,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,587.42/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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