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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 317.21 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 317.21 and 187.31 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 317.21 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/317.21 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 317.21 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 59,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,414.08/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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