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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 291.35 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 291.35 and 205.40 is: 282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 291.35 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/291.35 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 291.35 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 59,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,843.29/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.64

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