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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 292.61 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 292.61 and 204.73 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 292.61 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/292.61 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 292.61 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 59,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,905.83/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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