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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 292.39 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 292.39 and 207.83 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 292.39 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/292.39 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 292.39 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 60,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,767.41/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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