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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 290.86 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 290.86 and 180.14 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 290.86 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/290.86 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 290.86 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 52,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,393.62/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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