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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 293.66 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 293.66 and 206.93 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 293.66 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/293.66 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 293.66 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 60,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,767.06/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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