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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.51, 316.94 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.51, 316.94 and 189.73 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.51 : 316.94 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.51/316.94 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.51x = 316.94 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.51x = 60,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,133.03/211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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