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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.03, 317.54 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.03, 317.54 and 183.45 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.03 : 317.54 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.03/317.54 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.03x = 317.54 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.03x = 58,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,253.17/212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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