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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 292.37 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 292.37 and 197.12 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 292.37 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/292.37 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 292.37 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 57,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631.97/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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