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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 317.08 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 317.08 and 182.42 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 317.08 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/317.08 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 317.08 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 57,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,841.73/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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