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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 292.07 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 292.07 and 185.24 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 292.07 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/292.07 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 292.07 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 54,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,100.66/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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