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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 317.82 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 317.82 and 187.72 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 317.82 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/317.82 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 317.82 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 59,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,661.17/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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