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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 316.94 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 316.94 and 182.58 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 316.94 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/316.94 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 316.94 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 57,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,865.99/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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