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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 316.94 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 316.94 and 180.65 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 316.94 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/316.94 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 316.94 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 57,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252.72/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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