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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 318.06 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 318.06 and 184.98 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 318.06 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/318.06 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 318.06 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 58,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,834.74/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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