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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 291.23 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 291.23 and 184.82 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 291.23 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/291.23 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 291.23 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 53,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,823.44/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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