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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.43 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.43 and 194.52 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.43 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.43 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.43 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 61,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,746.48/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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