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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.27, 290.64 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.27, 290.64 and 186.25 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.27 : 290.64 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.27/290.64 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.27x = 290.64 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.27x = 54,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,131.70/211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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