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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 317.22 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 317.22 and 181.02 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 317.22 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/317.22 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 317.22 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 57,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423.16/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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