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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 316.44 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 316.44 and 181.30 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 316.44 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/316.44 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 316.44 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 57,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,370.57/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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