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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 315.68 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 315.68 and 203.06 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 315.68 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/315.68 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 315.68 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 64,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101.75/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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