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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 316.69 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 316.69 and 185.59 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 316.69 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/316.69 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 316.69 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 58,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,774.50/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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