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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 318.32 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 318.32 and 184.80 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 318.32 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/318.32 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 318.32 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 58,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,825.54/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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