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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 316.68 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 316.68 and 182.44 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 316.68 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/316.68 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 316.68 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 57,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,775.10/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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