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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.44 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.44 and 185.60 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.44 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.44 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.44 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 58,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,731.26/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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