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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 317.49 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 317.49 and 183.08 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 317.49 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/317.49 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 317.49 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 58,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,123.57/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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