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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 292.34 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 292.34 and 204.96 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 292.34 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/292.34 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 292.34 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 59,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,918.01/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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