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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 292.18 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 292.18 and 203.56 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 292.18 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/292.18 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 292.18 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 59,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,476.16/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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