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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 316.68 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 316.68 and 180.76 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 316.68 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/316.68 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 316.68 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 57,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243.08/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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