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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 293.59 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 293.59 and 204.25 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 293.59 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/293.59 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 293.59 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 59,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,964.14/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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