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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 291.66 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 291.66 and 186.98 is: 257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 291.66 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/291.66 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 291.66 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 54,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,534.59/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.75

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