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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 315.78 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 315.78 and 183.62 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 315.78 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/315.78 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 315.78 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 57,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,984.66/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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