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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 316.35 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 316.35 and 188.96 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 316.35 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/316.35 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 316.35 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 59,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775.91/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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