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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 291.67 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 291.67 and 207.27 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 291.67 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/291.67 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 291.67 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 60,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,451.95/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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