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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 291.66 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 291.66 and 184.12 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 291.66 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/291.66 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 291.66 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 53,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,700.44/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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