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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 291.60 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 291.60 and 189.60 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 291.60 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/291.60 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 291.60 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 55,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287.36/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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