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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 291.60 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 291.60 and 195.75 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 291.60 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/291.60 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 291.60 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 57,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,080.70/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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