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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 318.14 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 318.14 and 176.27 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 318.14 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/318.14 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 318.14 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 56,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,078.54/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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