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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.40 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.40 and 187.76 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.40 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.40 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.40 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 59,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,595.02/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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