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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.70 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.70 and 181.68 is: 272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.70 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.70 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.70 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 57,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,719.74/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.37

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