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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 291.36 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 291.36 and 184.04 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 291.36 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/291.36 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 291.36 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 53,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,621.89/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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