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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.19, 317.15 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.19, 317.15 and 184.37 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.19 : 317.15 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.19/317.15 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.19x = 317.15 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.19x = 58,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,472.02/211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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