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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.79, 292.32 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.79, 292.32 and 191.03 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.79 : 292.32 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.79/292.32 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.79x = 292.32 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.79x = 55,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841.89/211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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