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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 293.81 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 293.81 and 205.20 is: 284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 293.81 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/293.81 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 293.81 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 60,288.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,288.79/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.57

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