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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 314.83 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 314.83 and 186.76 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 314.83 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/314.83 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 314.83 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 58,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,797.65/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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