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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 318.22 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 318.22 and 184.92 is: 277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 318.22 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/318.22 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 318.22 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 58,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,845.24/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.62

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