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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 317.61 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 317.61 and 182.95 is: 274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 317.61 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/317.61 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 317.61 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 58,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,106.75/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.68

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