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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 318.29 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 318.29 and 185.94 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 318.29 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/318.29 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 318.29 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 59,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,181.91/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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