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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 318.06 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 318.06 and 194.16 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 318.06 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/318.06 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 318.06 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 61,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754.53/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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