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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 290.96 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 290.96 and 181.87 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 290.96 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/290.96 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 290.96 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 52,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,916.90/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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