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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.13, 317.15 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.13, 317.15 and 183.78 is: 276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.13 : 317.15 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.13/317.15 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.13x = 317.15 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.13x = 58,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,284.91/211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.07

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