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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 291.96 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 291.96 and 209.03 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 291.96 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/291.96 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 291.96 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 61,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,026.94/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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