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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 316.51 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 316.51 and 184.68 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 316.51 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/316.51 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 316.51 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 58,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,452.61/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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