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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 317.94 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 317.94 and 177.78 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 317.94 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/317.94 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 317.94 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 56,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523.37/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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