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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 290.75 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 290.75 and 195.41 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 290.75 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/290.75 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 290.75 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 56,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,813.03/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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