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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 292.74 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 292.74 and 203.04 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 292.74 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/292.74 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 292.74 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 59,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,437.93/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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