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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 318.03 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 318.03 and 181.98 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 318.03 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/318.03 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 318.03 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 57,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875.10/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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