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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 291.44 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 291.44 and 183.60 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 291.44 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/291.44 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 291.44 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 53,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,508.38/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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