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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.72, 291.78 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.72, 291.78 and 205.48 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.72 : 291.78 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.72/291.78 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.72x = 291.78 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.72x = 59,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,954.95/211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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