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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 317.33 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 317.33 and 187.71 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 317.33 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/317.33 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 317.33 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 59,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,566.01/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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