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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 315.56 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 315.56 and 186.87 is: 278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 315.56 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/315.56 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 315.56 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 58,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,968.70/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.82

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