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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 316.46 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 316.46 and 185.62 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 316.46 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/316.46 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 316.46 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 58,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,741.31/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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