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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.31, 290.99 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.31, 290.99 and 181.56 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.31 : 290.99 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.31/290.99 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.31x = 290.99 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.31x = 52,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832.14/211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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