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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.06 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.06 and 205.92 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.06 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.06 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.06 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 65,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,289.00/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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