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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 291.71 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 291.71 and 207.29 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 291.71 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/291.71 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 291.71 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 60,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,469.81/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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