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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 316.99 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 316.99 and 182.81 is: 273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 316.99 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/316.99 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 316.99 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 57,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,948.94/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.90

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