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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 316.98 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 316.98 and 182.64 is: 273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 316.98 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/316.98 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 316.98 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 57,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,893.23/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.88

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