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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 317.45 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 317.45 and 186.01 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 317.45 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/317.45 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 317.45 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 59,048.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,048.87/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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