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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.61 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.61 and 203.82 is: 305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.61 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.61 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.61 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 64,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,735.27/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.47

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