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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 318.69 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 318.69 and 185.31 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 318.69 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/318.69 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 318.69 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 59,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056.44/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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