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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 317.07 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 317.07 and 185.84 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 317.07 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/317.07 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 317.07 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 58,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,924.29/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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