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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 318.92 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 318.92 and 180.54 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 318.92 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/318.92 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 318.92 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 57,576.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,576.91/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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