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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 316.83 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 316.83 and 180.72 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 316.83 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/316.83 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 316.83 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 57,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257.52/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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