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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 317.03 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 317.03 and 183.97 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 317.03 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/317.03 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 317.03 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 58,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,324.52/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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