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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 290.76 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 290.76 and 186.33 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 290.76 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/290.76 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 290.76 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 54,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,177.31/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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