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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 292.75 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 292.75 and 189.07 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 292.75 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/292.75 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 292.75 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 55,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,348.31/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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