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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 316.38 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 316.38 and 187 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 316.38 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/316.38 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 316.38 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 59,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,163.06/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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