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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 292.68 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 292.68 and 210.24 is: 290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 292.68 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/292.68 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 292.68 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 61,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,533.04/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.44

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