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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 316.71 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 316.71 and 182.34 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 316.71 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/316.71 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 316.71 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 57,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,748.90/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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