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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 292.44 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 292.44 and 199.64 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 292.44 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/292.44 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 292.44 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 58,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382.72/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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