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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 315.49 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 315.49 and 184 is: 274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 315.49 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/315.49 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 315.49 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 58,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,050.16/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.69

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