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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 316.04 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 316.04 and 201.12 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 316.04 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/316.04 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 316.04 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 63,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,561.96/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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