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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 290.60 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 290.60 and 208.62 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 290.60 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/290.60 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 290.60 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 60,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,623.93/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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