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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 316.71 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 316.71 and 184.28 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 316.71 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/316.71 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 316.71 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 58,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,361.74/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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