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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 318.06 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 318.06 and 184.50 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 318.06 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/318.06 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 318.06 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 58,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682.07/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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