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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 317 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 317 and 182.14 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 317 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/317 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 317 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 57,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,738.38/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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