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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 316.88 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 316.88 and 176.83 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 316.88 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/316.88 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 316.88 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 56,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,033.89/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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