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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 290.64 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 290.64 and 181.84 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 290.64 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/290.64 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 290.64 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 52,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,849.98/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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