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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 317.81 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 317.81 and 184.52 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 317.81 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/317.81 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 317.81 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 58,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,642.02/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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