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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 291.66 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 291.66 and 185.48 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 291.66 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/291.66 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 291.66 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 54,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,097.10/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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