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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.20 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.20 and 182.76 is: 273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.20 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.20 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.20 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 57,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,971.47/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.90

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