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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 317.36 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 317.36 and 186.03 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 317.36 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/317.36 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 317.36 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 59,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,038.95/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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