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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.67 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.67 and 182.94 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.67 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.67 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.67 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 58,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,114.55/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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