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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 291.17 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 291.17 and 181.58 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 291.17 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/291.17 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 291.17 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 52,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870.65/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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