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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.08 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.08 and 185.22 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.08 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.08 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.08 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 58,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544.34/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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