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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 291.93 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 291.93 and 200.87 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 291.93 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/291.93 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 291.93 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 58,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,639.98/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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