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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 290.73 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 290.73 and 183.81 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 290.73 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/290.73 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 290.73 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 53,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439.08/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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